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Landlord Roof Survey in Appledore Heath
Landlord roof surveys in Appledore Heath from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Appledore Heath
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Appledore Heath are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Appledore Heath (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Appledore Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Book a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Appledore Heath, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Appledore Heath: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Appledore Heath?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Appledore (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Appledore Heath
With Smallhythe Place about 3.6 miles west, Appledore Heath sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Appledore Heath is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Appledore Heath and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN26 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Appledore Heath include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Appledore Heath
The closest station to Appledore Heath is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
When to book a survey in Appledore Heath
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is added on top